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RI H7753
RI H7753Makes it a felony for any person to remove or attempt to remove any firearm or other weapon or any communication device from any peace officer or investigator of the department of attorney general.
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would make it a felony for any person to remove or attempt to remove any firearm or other weapon or any communication device from any peace officer or investigator of the department of attorney general. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill makes it a felony, punishable by one to five years in prison, for anyone to knowingly remove or try to remove a firearm, deadly weapon, less-lethal weapon (like a stun gun or pepper spray), or a communication device (like a cell phone or radio) from a peace officer or an investigator from the attorney general's department while they are performing their official duties. A peace officer is defined in Rhode Island General Laws § 12-7-21, and investigators of the department of attorney general are appointed under § 42-9-8.1. This law will become effective immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Earl Read (D)*,
Michael Chippendale (R),
Doc Corvese (D),
Richard Fascia (R),
Deb Fellela (D),
Tom Noret (D),
Bill O'Brien (D),
Paul Santucci (R),
Pat Serpa (D),
Tina Spears (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Judiciary (on 02/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7753.pdf |
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